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The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael B

Each week on The Feed @AmberMac and Michael B showcase the latest in the world of technology and social media with their SiriusXM CanadaTalks Channel 167 audience across North America

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50:13

Connecting Families With Pediatric Telehealth...

The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael B ·

2021/10/26

What's the ROI of being nice online? We talk to author and speaker, Dave Delaney, who shares his "Nice" method of communicating. Plus, how KixCare connects families and their children with pediatric telehealth services across Canada with the Co-Founder of KixCare, Elyssa Elman. Also, we go in-depth on the misadventures of Facebook and the speculation of a rebrand with Alex Heath, senior reporter at The Verge. In Socially Speaking, we muse about robots and the future in the world of warfare. Find

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49:08

How To Make Your Home Smarter | TF278

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2021/10/19

We talk to Bloomberg reporter and author of the Screentime newsletter, Lucas Shaw, about where Netflix is investing its content dollars with the successof Squid Game. Plus, Marc Saltzman joins us to identify ways to make homes smarter, including the latest in Smart Home tech. Also, we have the Executive Director of Urban Movement Labs, Sam Morrissey, discuss the future of mobility in Los Angeles, with a focus on air taxis. In Socially Speaking, we chat about the first unmanned drone delivery of a

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52:35

Keeping Safe From The Dangers of AI-Based...

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2021/10/12

We take a look at the newest offering from D-ID with CEO and Co-founder, Gil Perry. Plus, we have the Deputy News Editor of The Verge, Kim Lyons, who reveals the new "Run For Office" in-app tool from Snapchat, which is designed to encourage young adults to run for local office. Also, we talk to the founder and president of Encode Justice, Sneha Revanur, about how they are educating users on the dangers of AI-based applications. In Socially Speaking, we share a cybersecurity tip for a better

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50:26

Simplifying Tasks with Advancements in Artificial...

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2021/10/05

Chris Velazco, tech writer for the Washington Post, joins us to chat about the slew of new devices that Amazon announced, including a home assistant robot named Astro. Plus, Kristian Ranta, CEO of Meru Health, joins us to talk about how they are improving the lives of people living with burnout, depression and anxiety. Also, we have the CEO of Deeplite, Nick Romano, with us to reveal their key advancements in AI in areas such as dental health and communications. In Socially Speaking, we discuss how

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50:33

Erica Ehm Discusses Empowering Youth Through the...

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2021/09/28

Managing Director of Volvo Car Canada, Matt Girgis, on their Casca limited-edition sneaker, which is launching in recognition of the brands’ shared vision for a carbon-neutral future to celebrate World Car Free Day. Plus, we discover how to use technology to redistribute unused food to people in need with Jasmine Crowe, CEO of Goodr and author of Everybody Eats. Also, Erica Ehm, Co-founder of the Inside>Out Initiative, shares how they empower youth to learn, work, and live better lives. In

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51:06

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on how to Combat Online...

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2021/09/21

Amber caught up with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss the recent increase in online negativity and what the Canadiangovernmentsees as itsrole in combatingthese behaviours.Plus, the author of The Precipice: Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity, Toby Ord, joins us to share his suggestions on how humanity might ensure a brighter future. Also, Ian Sherr, Editor at Large from CNET, has the lowdown on Apple’s latest event, which showcased a new Apple Watch and a new iPad Mini. In Socially

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50:43

Looking to Get More Girls Interested in STEM | TF273

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2021/09/14

Google Engineering Program Manager, Komal Singh, joins us to discuss her new book, Ara the DreamInnovator: a novel series created to encourage young girls to participate in science, technology, engineering, and math. Plus, with kids heading back into the classroom Maplesoft has released free AI tools to help students with self-directed learning. Karishma Punwani, Director of Academic Products at Maplesoft, explains how. Also, Saasha Celestial-One, Co-Founder and COO of OLIO, reveals how they reduce

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50:04

Buying A Car Without Leaving Your Couch | TF272

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2021/08/31

Cody Green, Co-CEO of Canada Drives, shares their simple process to purchase a car and have it delivered to your door in under 24 hours. Plus, political analyst Stephen Taylor joins us to talk about the impact social media platforms like Twitter will have onthe outcome of elections. Also, Amber gives us her picks for back-to-school basics. In Socially Speaking, we discuss climate communications and how we can improve.Find out more information from our guests here:Cody Greenn: canadadrives.caStephen

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50:00

Who Is Making Sure Algorithms Work For Everybody? |...

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2021/08/24

Leigh Tynan, cybersecurity expert and director of TELUS Online Security, joins us to share some tips and tricks to ensure your data and identities are better protected. Plus, we talk to Parham Aarabi, technical co-founder of HALT AI, about their focus on artificial intelligence validation and testing to ensure algorithms work on—and for—everyone. Also,ourfavorite gadget expert, Michael Josh from GadgetMatch, shares the details from Samsung’s newest releases. In Socially Speaking, we debate

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50:27

Solving The Problem of Returns With Online Shopping |...

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2021/08/04

If you are worried about oversharing online, check out the new documentary, Discriminator, as we chat with the director Brett Gaylor. Plus, CEO of Zebra, Dennis Gecaj, reveals the app where users share "talking photos" withfriends. Also, CEO of Loop Returns, Jonathan Poma, joins us to discuss solving the problem of returns when shopping online. In Socially Speaking, we talk about Instagram’s change to hiding sensitive content and the option to remove the feature if you don’t want Instagram to censor

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51:11

It’s All About Shopping In A New Generation | TF269

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2021/07/27

Henry Michaelson, CTO and President of Halla, joins us to talk about their taste intelligence platform that uses previous purchases tosteer online shoppers towards grocery items. Plus, plan your grocery shopping and save time with the Lollipop AI. CEO Tom Foster-Carter reveals how the grocery marketplace works. Also, Talkshoplive CEO, Bryan Moore, explains their unique shopping experience, which includes your favorite brands, artists, celebrities and more in this livestream social buying and selling

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49:46

Starting Kids Off Right in Entrepreneurship with a...

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2021/07/20

We talk to Courtney Symons, the Editor in Chief at Shopify, about their free Business Starter Kit exclusively designed for kids. Plus, Hour One’s CEO, Oren Aharon, joins us to explain how they can create on-screen lifelike presenters using artificial intelligence that can speak any pre-set text, complete with natural facial expressions and gestures. Also, we discuss gamifying exercise with the start up company, Cadoo, that offers financial rewards for completing fitness goals. In Socially Speaking,

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49:57

Setting Up Kids For Entrepreneurship with Mighty | TF267

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2021/07/13

Matt Crowell, CEO of Get in the Loop, joins us to talk about their partnership with BenefitHub wherein local offers will be included for BenefitHub members who receive discounts, benefits, and rewards via the employee lifestyle benefit hub.Plus, Bloomberg’s Naomi Nix gives us the details on the Pentagon’s cancelation of its $10 Billion contract with Microsoft and what this means for the company. Wechatwith Eric Berger, CEO of Common Sense Networks, about their new streaming service, Sensical, which

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49:52

Start Training For A Flight To Space | TF266

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2021/06/22

Maggie Grout is on a mission to build schools out of 3-D printed material through her nonprofit company, Thinking Huts. She joins us to share how this technology is helping decrease construction time from months to days for millions of displaced students in underprivileged communities around the world. Plus, we talk to the co-founder of Orbite, Jason Andrews, about the space camps and training programs they offer to prepare everyday people for this form of transportation. Also, Devin de Vries, CEO

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52:03

Tech Gift Ideas For Father’s Day | TF265

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2021/06/15

The Feed’s tech specialist, Marc Saltzman, joins us to share some great gifts for Dad and the gadgets and games that will keep the family entertained all summer. Plus, Candela’s founder and CEO, Gustav Hasselskog, reveals how their new P-12 electric hydrofoil water taxi will change the transportation industry for the better. Also, we look at how NUE Life is leveraging psychedelic assisted therapies to help combat mental illness with the company’s CEO Juan Pablo Cappello. In Socially Speaking, we

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49:18

Giving Students A Leg Up With Real World Experience |...

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2021/06/08

Blackberry is helping keep data safe around the world and the CTO, Charles Eagan, joins us to talk about how they are innovating security. Plus, Creative Director of Central Toronto Academy’s 6IX program, Beckie Di Leo, discusses how their program provides students in grades 11 and 12 the opportunity to work with professional mentors to gain real world experience. Also, have you heard of the blue poop challenge? Jonathan Wolf, co-founder of ZOE, shares how the challenge can give insight into how

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50:51

How To Get That Blue Badge On Twitter | TF263

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2021/05/25

Google Canada is committing $2 million to help train job seekers and we talk to the VP & Country Director, Sabrina Geremia, about how they are helping to prepare workers for their future careers. Plus, the CEO and Co-Founder of The Public Health Company, Dr. Charity Dean, discusses their mission to protect businesses and communities from infectious disease. Also, the Head of Communications at Twitter Canada, Cam Gordon, reveals how to become verified on Twitter and receive the coveted "little

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50:22

Treat Robots As We Treat Animals | TF262

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2021/05/18

BigBrain’s CEO Nik Bonaddio joins us to chat about the app that allows you to compete against the world in live trivia contests for real-money prizes. Plus, we talk to Dr. Kate Darling, a Research Specialist at the MIT Media Lab, about her new bookThe New Breed: What Our History with Animals Reveals about Our Future with Robots. Also, author Brad Stone reveals how money, sex, power (and more), are covered in his new bookAmazon Unbound: Jeff Bezos and the Invention of a Global Empire. In Socially

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50:19

Hits and Misses With Celebrities In Social Media | TF261

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2021/05/11

We take a look at hits and misses when it comes to celebrities and social media with our friend Brittlestar. Plus, Alison Beder Solway, founder of ABS Fitness, provides us with five top tips to help with your at-home and virtual fitness. Also, Sandy McIntosh, Executive Vice-President of People & Culture and Chief Human Resource Officer at TELUS, joins us to share insight into how organizations can better support their staff with mental wellness. In Socially Speaking, we talk about Twitter’s

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50:01

The Latest in Technology For That Special Mom | TF260

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2021/05/04

Uber is now offering a low-emissions ride option with Uber Green. We talk to the Director & General Manager of Uber Canada, Matt Price, about their plans to ensure all trips are emission-free by 2040. Plus, we take a look at the latest technology for the special Mom in your life. Also, we chat with popular content creator, Katie Feeney, about how she made $1 million on Snapchat in just six weeks, plus, she gives us some tips on how young people can learn about creating content. Next, CEO of

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